Hi all
I am on my second pair of Mizuno Mavericks but was thinking of changing to the Mercury as these seem to be a bit more substantial. Anyone swapped between these two before ?
Also any wearers of the Mercury got the new 03 model ? If so can you confirm these have the composite waive
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Simon
Thanks for this. I dont really have problems with the Mavericks in respect of the support for overpronation so maybe I will stick with these. Funny how a bad experience with a shoe affects future choice, for instance I would never touch Asics with a bargepole again.
PS Are you really stranded in Turkey ?STRANDED IN tURKEY ?
Yes based in Ankara for work. Great country, great people and great food. But no real running culture and very few races so the forum is a bit of a godsend as a motivating tool.
Simon
You're correct the Mercury is a more substantial shoe than the Maverick. The Wave is double fan shaped as opposed to single fan shaped and the midsole is 1mm thicker throughout. The 2003 version has just hit the stores (reviewed in this months RW) and does have a composite wave, we have added carbon fibre to the medial side for increased strength.
I also think you guys who found the instep a little intrusive on the 2002 Mercury would be much happier with the 2003 version as the shape is slightly different.
Cheers
Simon@Mizuno
Is it anymore responsive?
In response to your question above and also your question to info@mizuno.co.uk, the outsole in my mind has improved the responsiveness of the shoe and I think you'll find the whole transistion of the shoe a lot smoother than previous versions.
...and yes we have removed the BioLock from the product.
Regards
Simon@Mizuno
Might give em a whirl!
Personally I think the ride is slightly smoother and the cushioning has improved. For an unbiased opinion read the new review on this site...
Regards
Simon